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Economic Geography Test-12

Que.1

Which of the following are the features of quaternary activities?
1. These services concern mainly with information processing, research and development.
2. It involves specialized knowledge, technical skills, and administrative competence.
3. These services focus on the creation, re-arrangement and interpretation of new and existing ideas, data and technologies.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.2

Why the process of Catalytic Reforming is done in petroleum refining process?

A.

This is used to increase the octane ratings of the oil concerned.

B.

This is used to remove the sulphur compounds from the oil.

C.

This is used to convert the heavier oils to lighter products.

D.

It is a chemical process done to remove impurities.

Que.3

Which of the following is/are not the reasons for rise of leather industry in India?
1. Presence of large raw material base in India.
2. Ready availability of highly skilled and cheap manpower for working in tanneries.
3. Major part of the industry is unorganized hence cost is low and international standards are not applicable to leather industry in India.
Codes:

A.

Only 1

B.

Only 2

C.

Only 3

D.

All

Que.4

Consider the following statements regarding refineries in India:
1. Jamnagar refinery is the largest private sector refinery in India.
2. Panipat refinery is the most eco- friendly refinery with zero discharge of effluent gases.
3. Digboi refinery in Assam was the first public sector refinery of India.
Which of the above statements are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.5

Consider the following statement with respect to MUDRA Bank in India:
1. The MUDRA Bank is responsible for Registration, Regulation and Accre-dition of all Micro Finance Institutions.
2. MUDRA bank does not come under direct regulation of RBI.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A.

Only 1

B.

Only 2

C.

Both

D.

None

Que.6

Consider the following statements about the FDI in mining and mineral sector:
1. FDI up to 100% is allowed in exploration, mining, minerals processing and metallurgy under the automatic route for all non-fuel and non-atomic minerals including diamonds and precious stones.
2. FDI up to only 49% is allowed in mining and mineral separation of titanium-bearing minerals and ores under the automatic route.
3. FDI in coal mining is allowed for captive consumption only.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.7

Consider the following statements about cement industry in India:
1. Currently, India is second largest producer and consumer of cement after China.
2. China's production is nearly double than India.
3. Rajasthan is the largest cement producer in India.
4. Maharashtra is the largest consumer state of Cement.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

1 and 4

C.

2, 3 and 4

D.

1, 3 and 4

Que.8

Which of the following statements are correct related to Ganga Task Force?
1. It will be responsible for plantation of trees in upper reaches and banks of Ganga.
2. It will be responsible for monitoring the pollution through ex-servicemen living along River Ganga.
3. It will provide protection to tourists visiting the Ganga ghats in different cities.
Codes:

A.

Only 3

B.

1 and 2

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.9

Which of the following initiatives have been proposed under Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojna (UDAY)?
1. Improving operational efficiencies of Discoms.
2. Reduction of cost of power by switching 100% to renewable energy sources.
3. Enforcing financial discipline on discoms through alignment with state finances.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.10

Due to the rising demand for groundwater from agriculture, rapid urbanization and industrialization, over-exploitation of groundwater is occurring. The over-exploitation of groundwater leads to:
1. It helps in removing the contamination of ground water from geogenic factors as pumping depth increases.
2. It reduces essential base flow to rivers and streams.
3. It increases salinity ingress mainly in coastal regions.
Which of the above stated consequences is/are correct?

A.

Only 1

B.

Only 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.11

Which of the following are the ideal conditions for generation of hydro-electricity?
1. Existence of rapids and waterfalls.
2. Low stream gradient to stabilise the flow.
3. Geological stability for construction of dams.
4. Silt-free water.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1, 2 and 3

B.

1, 3 and 4

C.

2 and 3

D.

1 and 4

Que.12

Which of the following are the environmental concerns related to tidal energy?
1. The creation of EMF and acoustic outputs during the process may affect marine organisms.
2. It may lead to changes in sedimentation processes due to inhibiting of the flow of water.
3. The process releases H2S gas which causes air pollution.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.13

Consider the following statements related to tribunal under Inter-state Water Dispute Act:
1. The Tribunal has the same powers as are vested in a Civil Court.
2. The Supreme Court is empowered to constitute a Tribunal, on a complaint received from a State Government that a water dispute has arisen or is likely to arise.
3. The decision of the Tribunal is final and binding on the parties, no appeal lies to Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Which is the correct sequence of Indian industries in terms of coal consumption?

A.

Thermal Power, Cement, Iron & Steel, Textile.

B.

Iron & Steel, Thermal Power, Cement, Textile.

C.

Thermal Power, Iron & Steel, Cement, Textile.

D.

Thermal Power, Iron & Steel, Textile, Cement.

Que.16

Which of the following are the benefits of rainwater harvesting?
1. It improves the quality of groundwater through dilution, mainly of fluoride, nitrate and salinity.
2. It prevents flooding, especially in the urban areas.
3. It checks the declining water table.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.17

Consider the following statements about the coal deposits in India:
1. Coal is mainly found in the Gondwana and Tertiary coal fields.
2. Gondwana coal fields contribute 98% and the rest 2% is produced by tertiary coal fields.
3. Tertiary coalfields mainly occur in the extra-peninsular areas.
4. The bulk of lignite reserves are found in and around Neyveli in Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

1, 2 and 3

C.

1, 3 and 4

D.

All

Que.18

Consider the following statements about the Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests:
1. It is a temperate broadleaf forest eco-region found in the middle elevations of the eastern Himalayas.
2. This region is a biodiversity hotspot for rhododendrons and oaks.
3. The primary threat to this eco-region's natural biodiversity is forest clearing for agriculture, plantations, and settlements.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

All

Que.19

Consider the following statements about National Offshore Wind Energy Policy:
1. It focuses on encouraging indigenization of the Offshore Wind Energy Technology.
2. Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study of proposed Offshore Wind Farms regarding aquatic life, fishing, etc is essential components of the policy.
3. The major objective of the policy is to explore and promote deployment of Offshore wind farms only in Indian territorial waters, which generally extended up to 12 nautical miles (nm) from the baseline.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.20

Consider the following statements about Torrefied biomass:
1. Torrefied biomass is a renewable, carbon-neutral energy source that is less energy dense than wood.
2. Torrefied biomass can immediately and practically substitute coal, enabling power plants to generate clean energy.
3. Torrefied biomass is produced through torrefaction, a process that modifies the chemical properties of waste wood and biomass.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.21

Consider the following statements about the Central Water Commission:
1. It is a statutory organization in the field of Water Resources.
2. It surveys, investigate and design schemes and construction work for the development of river valleys.
3. It carries out techno-economic appraisal of irrigation, flood control & multipurpose projects proposed by the State Governments.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.22

To promote blending of ethanol with petrol and its use as alternative fuel under Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP), recently the Central Government has scaled up blending targets:

A.

From 5% to 10%

B.

From 10 % to 15%

C.

From 5% to 7.5%

D.

From 10% to 12.5%

Que.23

Which of following statements are correct about 'Iron Ore'?
1. Magnetite contains highest amount of iron among all types of iron ore.
2. Hematite is the most common among all types of iron ores.
3. Siderite is the lowest grade iron ore among all types of iron ores.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

Only 1

D.

All

Que.24

Which of the following are the main objectives of the National Water Mission (NWM)?
1. The goal of the mission is to put comprehensive water data base in public domain and assessment of impact of climate change on water resource.
2. It aims at increasing water use efficiency by 20%.
3. It put focused attention to vulnerable areas including over-exploited areas.
Codes:

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

All

Que.25

Consider the following statements about Shale gas:
1. Shale gas is located in rocks of very low permeability and does not easily flow.
2. Cambay, Assam-Arakan, Gondwana, Krishna-Godavari, Kaveri, and the Indo-Gangetic plain have been identified as basins having potential shale gas bearing.
3. One of the challenges related to shale gas production and hydraulic fracturing include potential ground and surface water contamination.
Which of the statements given above are correct?